Marvel Fans Discover New Meme Source in Mister Fantastic's Elasticity

Marvel Rivals' Mister Fantastic: A Hilariously Stretchy Debut

Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman joined the Marvel Rivals fray this past weekend, kicking off Season 1 on January 10th. While Invisible Woman has been generally well-received, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of amusement among players. His elastic powers, designed for both dueling and tanking roles, have proven unexpectedly comical.

His ability to contort his body into bizarre shapes has unleashed a flood of memes, with many comparing him to One Piece's Luffy. This has even inspired the modding community to create custom One Piece skins, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding. His "Elastic Strength" ability, in particular, is a source of endless amusement.

The "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is visually quite over-the-top. Mister Fantastic's transformation into a refrigerator-sized behemoth during this move has become a major talking point.

The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with many players embracing the character's inherent silliness. One Reddit user perfectly summarized the sentiment: "Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game. He's stupid and silly and cheesy and the game just lets him be that and is better for it."

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— Wong Updates (@WongUpdates) January 12, 2025

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— The Different Nerd (@nerd_different) January 11, 2025

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— Boomer (@BOOMERANG_117) January 11, 2025

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While it remains to be seen if Mister Fantastic will become a long-term fan favorite, his debut has undeniably been memorable. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 is highly anticipated, and players hope they'll make equally impactful – and perhaps equally humorous – entrances.

For more information, check out the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes, official pick and win rates for Season 0, the latest Marvel Rivals codes, and our community tier list.